Published on September 03, 2025
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The Annual Best of Newton Photo Contest is now open and accepting submissions! Start looking through your photos or go out and take a few so that you can get your entries in. We will be accepting entries from now until October 13. Each individual may submit up to 5 photos in each category.
This year their are 3 categories that you can submit photos in:
You can see all of the awards and rules atChoose-Newton.com/Photo. You can also submit photos online or download a paper application on the website as well.
Good luck to all of the photographers entering. We can't wait to see all of your amazing photos!
September's Third Thursday theme is Newton Schools. You won't want to miss all the fun that will be happening Downtown.
Head over to 6th Street for the Community Pep Rally at 6:45pm. You will see performances by the Newton Pep Band, Drum Line, Railiners, and Cheer. You can also see booths all evening including the Newton Robotics Club, Athletics Boosters, and Fine Arts Boosters!
Many of the downtown businesses will be open late for you to shop and enjoy until 8pm including:
Put on your Railer gear and come out and show your support for our amazing school district while enjoying an evening downtown! More information will be coming so check out theThird Thursday Facebook event.
Mark all 3rd Thursdays on your calendar. Each month has a different theme and fun activities going on. Come support Newton's Downtown and shop late each month.
Saturday, September 27 will be full of fun activities in Newton that you won't want to miss! There are 3 great events happening in Newton at the end of the month.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery Kids Art Carnival
Bring the kids to come create in Krehbiel Park, next to the gallery, from 10am-2pm. There will be lots to do including creative stations, games, prizes, face paining, live music, concessions, and more! This event is free and all are welcome.
United Way Chili Cookoff
Come out and try amazing chilis while supporting United Way of Harvey & Marion Counties from 11am-1:30pm Downtown (6th & Main)! There will be over 20 booths to sample chili from. Voting will be based off the amount of money collected so make sure to bring your coins and dollars. You can purchase tickets ahead of time for $5 or at the event for $8.Get your tickets and learn more about this wonderful event here.
Blues, Brews, & BBQ
Harvey County Now will be hosting their annual Blues, Brews, & BBQ from 3-11pm in Athletic Park! Come hear two amazing bands, grab some food at a food truck, try some local Kansas craft beers, shop the craft vendors, and have a wonderful evening. The concerts are free to attend, so bring your lawn chairs and head on over to the bandshell.
You can show your love for Newton by writing a letter to someone you would like to move back to Newton. Let them know all of the things you love about our community and why you think they would want to call Newton home! By writing a letter you can receive a free Love Newton shirt! All you need to do is stop by City Hall, ask for Zach McHatton, write your letter(s), and receive your shirt.Sizes are limited so make sure to stop in soon.
The Choose Newton Community Calendar is full of amazing events all around town for September. There are over 100 events listed and more getting added. You can view the Choose Newton Community Calendar atChoose-Newton.com/Eventsor through theNewton Connect app.
September Highlighted Events
Many Other Events
You can submit events to add to the Choose Newton Community Calendar atChoose-Newton.com/Events. Make sure your events don't get left off this great free resource.
We had a great time at College Night in August. See a few of the photo highlights from the evening. There were over 200 students from Bethel, Hesston, and HutchCC having a great time in Downtown Newton and learning about many of the great businesses in our community. There was lots of laughter and smiles all evening. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this evening so much fun!
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